Taking G-ds name in vain

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

What would Jesus say in these given circumstances if these things happened to Him? Follow His example. My only purpose is to share and not cause guilt trips or pass judgment...that job postion is already filled.

Love through Jesus,

Ref

[Guest kitkat]

Sometimes I say geez or sheeesh, but I have a habit of when i stub my toe, etc, of saying "Aye yi yi yi yi yi yi"!!! in an audible voice.

Kat

[Botz]

No guilt trips...just a friendly discussion.

But I dare say some people will find a reason to get cantankerous.

Interesting how we all react differently.

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Personally I think its what is in your heart when you say sheesh or geez. I would never say the Lords name in vain, but when I say those words, taking the Lords name is the farthest thing from my mind..

Exactly, Senerhu. "Geesh" is a term of exasperation. I believe someone asked for some facts concerning the claim that it's some derivative of "Jesus", but none have been put forth.

Dove - "OMG" is a common internet shorthand and it could mean either one. I've always read it and used it as "gosh", for obvious reasons, lol. And I never would have thought that here, an explaination would be needed, as I figured everyone on a Christian board would know it was 'gosh' when I used it.

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

No guilt trips...just a friendly discussion.

[Botz]

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Personally I think its what is in your heart when you say sheesh or geez. I would never say the Lords name in vain, but when I say those words, taking the Lords name is the farthest thing from my mind..

WIP...

Exactly, Senerhu. "Geesh" is a term of exasperation. I believe someone asked for some facts concerning the claim that it's some derivative of "Jesus", but none have been put forth.

Well if you did your homework better you would see that several salient facts have been put forward concerning the usage of the words 'Sheesh' and 'Geez.'

Also the point was made earlier that often ones 'intent' is judged by ones 'content'...I am sure some of the foulest language in the world is used in a friendly sort of way at times...and even many people that swear using the L-rds name do not do it to deliberately offend...it has just becomes a habit and a copied response because others have done the same thing.

It is not a big issue...but still something worth consideration.

[Guest Called]

Well, instead of saying something negative, my Dad used to ( and probably still does ) starts singing " Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow " when he'd bump his head or stub his toe....I used to laugh when I was younger, but ya know what ? It actually helps more than you'd think....try it next time ( that is if you're familiar with the song ).

Bob, I told my husband that lastnight and he was laughing so hard!

I also mentioned that the word geez and sheesh were bad and he said "yeah, I know it is taking Jesus' name in vain", huh? He never told me that! Oh Well, now I know! I won't be saying those words again.

Botz- thanks again for bringing this up. I only want to say things that are positive and bring glory to Jesus, not make light of Him, even if my intent was innocent.

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Sorry Botz!! I just went back and re-read. I see where you put the dictionary definition of 'geez'. YIKES! Who knew that would even be in the dictionary? I'm gonna work on that one.

That leaves the one I use almost all the time - 'geesh'. I bet you'll be hard pressed to prove that one's an "alteration of Jesus". Go ahead, I dare you. LOL

[Botz]

WIP...

That leaves the one I use almost all the time - 'geesh'. I bet you'll be hard pressed to prove that one's an "alteration of Jesus". Go ahead, I dare you. LOL 

(raises hands in the air...asks G-d for strength )

You got me there WIP lol...my only suggestion is that geesh can sound mighty like the name Jesus...especially if you have a Southern drawl.

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*WIP smacks down Botz' hand*